Hampshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Townsend extract fan repair
Repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts for Townsend, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- An overheating extract motor
- A fan shaking on its mountings
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan. The timing of a visit to Townsend is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- A visit is booked, in the evening or overnight if that suits.
- We isolate the extract and open the fan housing.
- Bearings, drive, impeller, motor and mounts are inspected.
- You hear whether repair or replacement makes sense, with a fixed quote.
- The fan is repaired or replaced, then checked running.
Before we arrive
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Clear the space around the work
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Ask for a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Related advice
How we handle extract fan repair in Townsend
Not every failed fan needs replacing. Sometimes cleaning the impeller or renewing worn parts is enough, and that’s what we will recommend. When a fan is worn beyond sensible repair, a replacement suited to the system goes in. If you have an extract that vibrates through the ductwork and a humming noise from the fan motor, we can help, from fan motors, belts and pulleys and roof and wall fans onwards.
In a small place like Townsend, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. Weather and grease together wear out motors and bearings.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That is why every job is written up in a report with pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Townsend (RG26)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Written report with pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Townsend
In kitchens with an interlocked gas supply, no extract can mean no cooking. Without extraction, the heat and fumes build up fast and fixing the fan early avoids a forced shutdown. In a place like Townsend, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are unsure, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why us?
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Every visit written up, with pictures
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
See what affects the cost and our accreditations.
Signs you need extract fan repair in Townsend
In Townsend, as anywhere, long cooking days mean long hours for the fan. Belts on a belt-driven fan stretch and wear, so the fan squeals or turns more slowly.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
If you manage a school such as The Hurst School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.
What your quote should include
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Proof of insurance
- Whether VAT is included
What extract fan repair can’t fix
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan motors
- Bearings
- Roof and wall fans
Part by part
Belt-driven fans
Belt drives have more moving parts than direct-drive fans. That means more to check, but often a simpler repair.
Direct-drive fans
Direct-drive fans have the impeller mounted straight on the motor. With no belts to wear, we look at the motor, bearings and impeller.
Nearby places to Townsend
Other services in Townsend
What your team can do, and what needs us
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
When a fan fails in Townsend
Food hygiene inspections in Townsend are the job of Basingstoke and Deane council’s environmental health team. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month. At about 49 miles from central London, Townsend sits well inside the area we cover. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near Church of St Catherine or elsewhere in Townsend, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
Townsend is about 3 miles south-west of Tadley, in Hampshire. Every kind of commercial site in Townsend, we can take on extract fan repair. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading is not interrupted. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, Townsend among them. You can also see our page for Reading, roughly 13 miles from Townsend.
Work in RG26 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Townsend: Wolverton Common (1 mile north), Axmansford (2 miles north), West Heath (2 miles east), Ramsdell (2 miles south-east) and Baughurst (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (6 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles south-east), Tadley (3 miles north-east), Hook (11 miles east) and Popley (5 miles south-east).
Around Townsend
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The George And Dragon Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Midgham station, roughly 4.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (4.5 miles south-east).
Fixed quotes for extract fan repair in Townsend
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- The condition of the system
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The times the site is available
- Travel, parking and unloading
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
What to send for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- A few general shots of the system
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Townsend: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Townsend?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Townsend is covered. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Do you work at weekends in Townsend?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The work in Townsend can fit around your hours. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
Is it worth cleaning the extract while you are fixing the fan?
Doing both together is often sensible. A TR19 clean covers the canopy, plenum, ductwork and fan, with a certificate and photo report.
What about areas you cannot get to?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
What makes a kitchen extract fan rattle or whine?
Grease on the blades throws the fan out of balance and that’s one of the most common reasons. Bearings, belts and mountings can also be to blame.
How much time does a fan repair need?
As a guide, it takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan. If parts have to be ordered, we’ll tell you how long that’s likely to be.
Will I get paperwork for my records?
Yes. Each visit ends with a written report and photos, covering the work, any areas we couldn’t access and the recommended next date. Kitchen extract cleans to TR19® Grease also get a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.